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Belmont North

NSW 2280 · Lake Macquarie

6,291 (2021) → 6,296 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Lake Macquarie local government area (est. 222,310 residents)

54
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,291
Population
$987K
Median house (2025)
65
Safety score
46
Transport score

Belmont North is a stable suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2280, about 105km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $987K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 46/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Belmont North has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 65/100.

104.5 km
To Sydney CBD
2.5 km
To coast
$700/wk
Median rent (house)
8.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,291
Population
40
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Lake Macquarie LGA population (est. 2025)222,310
Median household income (weekly)$1,739
vs NSW median-6.0%
Bachelor degree or higher26.5%
Born in Australia89.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,040 / 37 / 216

Top countries of birth: England (1.8%), New Zealand (0.91%), USA (0.46%), South Africa (0.45%), Scotland (0.43%)

Top languages: Cantonese (0.27%), Afrikaans (0.24%), Mandarin (0.24%), Thai (0.24%), Arabic (0.22%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$987K+7.5%
Median house (2025)
$635K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$700 / $480 wk
Rental yield (house)3.7%
Days on market (house)36 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

65
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

11
Break & enter dwelling175/100k
7
Steal from dwelling111/100k
11
Motor vehicle theft175/100k
32
Domestic assault509/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
13
Non-domestic assault207/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 317 (all categories, latest year)5,039 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

64

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

73
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1004 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Belmont Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1078
  • Belmont North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 951

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Floraville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1028
  • Jewells Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1022
  • Belmont High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 968
  • Belmont Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 959
  • St Francis Xavier's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1051
  • Windale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 825
  • Valentine Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1078
  • St Pius X Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 845
  • Redhead Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1097
  • Hunter Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 946
  • Eleebana Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1104
  • Wiripaang Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 826

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

46
62Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationBooragul (8.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

27.5°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
1,100mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

40 in suburbSupermarkets
42 in suburbCafes/Rest.
1611 in suburbParks
94 in suburbPlaygrounds
5Pools
31 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
20 in suburbGPs
10 in suburbPharmacies
31 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
664 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachRedhead Beach (4.3 km)
Nearest hospitalBelmont Hospital (2.4 km)
Nearest vet5.4 km
Nearest airportNewcastle (24.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

48

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

3
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
66
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

44

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

16
Parks
5
Nature reserves
18
Bike paths
3
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

31

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
1
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
2
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

28

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

2
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.32
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

18

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

2
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.48

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.02%
Projected population 20416,645
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Lake Macquarie

Floraville$1.33M34transportBelmont$1.15M31transportJewells$1.15M30transportBennetts GreenData not available27transportCroudace Bay$990K46transportEleebana$1.45M60transport

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Frequently asked questions about Belmont North

Is Belmont North safe?

Belmont North has a residential safety score of 65/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,039 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Belmont North?

In Belmont North, the median house price is $987K and the median unit price is $635K. Median weekly house rent is $700.

How far is Belmont North from Sydney CBD?

Belmont North is about 104.5 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Belmont North?

Belmont North has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1015 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Belmont North?

Belmont North has a transport score of 46/100 and 62 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.